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From: "peter skinner" <>
Subject: Re: [ABERDEEN] Forbes
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 09:22:29 +0000




Peter James Skinner




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>Subject: Re: [ABERDEEN] Forbes
>Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 05:53:16 EDT
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>Hi,
>
>My name is Lyn Tomlinson from Perth Western Australia. I am tracing my
>Leslie ancestors from Aberdeen. My Gran has always told a story of how the
>Forbes destroyed the Leslie castle. I've noticed a few Forbes in the list,
>do any of you know anything about this story.
>
>Thanks
>
>
>Lyn
> Hi Lyn,
a couple of things. I know a Nicole Tomlinson who lives
in Auckland, New Zealand although she was originally from Shepperton,
Victoria,Oz. I don't know if Tomlinson is your maiden name or not but just
in case you want to contact her; her email address is:

>I am interested in your story regarding the Leslie Castle. Where was it in
>Aberdeenshire. I heard some story about a big house,"castle?" that is in
>Fetternear about 15-20 kms due west of Aberdeen. I think Leslies owned it
>at one stage but I am not absolutely sure. Can you please get back to me.
Regards,
Peter






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